Trio Céleste, hailed as a 'first-class ensemble', has quickly established itself as one of the most dynamic chamber music ensembles in the country.
Instruments
Iryna Krechkovsky, the violinist for Trio Céleste, performs on a 1689 'Baumgartner' Antonio Stradivari violin, on loan from the Canada Council for the Arts Musical Instrument Bank.
Album & Artwork
The album title 'Constellations' was inspired by the cosmic nature of the project, likening the variations to beautiful, varied patterns that share commonalities.
Performer Biography
Trio Céleste is currently Ensemble-in-Residence at the Claire Trevor School of the Arts at the University of California, Irvine.
Recording & Production
All tracks on this album were recorded from June 29 to July 2, 2015, at the Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo, CA.
Cultural Impact
Trio Céleste formed Chamber Music | OC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting chamber music through performance, education, and community outreach.
Composition History
The album features 'Constellations: Variations on a Theme by Beethoven', a collaboration where ten composers created variations based on a theme from Beethoven's Piano Trio in G Major, Op. 1, No. 2.
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